Which RS Clio is held in highest esteem after the 200? 182?

[tomvcarter]

Hi, I am looking for a fast hot hatch for commuting and fun, and would love to get into a Clio 200 Cup, but realistically its out of budget for the time being.

What is the next best RS Clio?

The 182 looks like its quite a punchy piece of kit, but i know nothing about the older Clios, and would like to know what people in the know would recommend.

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